November 18 and November 20 (Nov 19 is open, or take Sensory Foundations) $

December 16-17, 2019 $

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March 12-15, 2019 $

May 21-24, 2019 $

July 9-12, 2019 $

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WANT TO GET SCA CERTIFIED?

ADD INTRO TO COFFEE CERTIFICATION ($72 standard SCA rate) 36 $

ADD ROASTING FOUNDATIONS CERTIFICATION ($72 standard SCA rate) 36 $

ADD ROASTING INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATION ($120 standard SCA rate)60 $

ROASTING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION ($216 standard SCA rate)108 $

The SCA charges a fee for administering the diploma program and awarding the certificates for each module. Course fees for SCA Coffee Skills Program Courses from Boot Coffee include all coursework and the practical and written examinations as part of your registration.

Check below if you want to track your credits and earn a certificate from SCA, Boot Coffee Campus students pay 1/2 of the SCAstandard rate.

SCA ROASTING FOUNDATIONS

This one-day course is suitable for beginningprofessionals andd hobbyists and is a solid introduction to roasting, both from a theoretical as well as from a practical point of view. Roasting Foundations provides a basic understanding of the roasting process, including the roast cycle and how to control sensory aspects of the coffee by roasting light or dark. Students earn 5 points in the SCA Coffee Skills Program towards their Coffee Skills Diploma.

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Develop and execute basic roasting techniques, understand what contributes to roasted coffee quality, develop your tasting skills, and earn credits from the SCA! Roasting Foundations (1 day introductory course): provides a basic understanding of the roasting process, including the different phases of the roasting cycle and how to manipulate sensory attributes of the coffee by varying the roasting degree.

Gain valuable roasting techniques and hands on experience roasting coffees with three different profiles, improve your tasting skills, and earn points towards an SCA Coffee Skills Diploma! This one-day course is suitable for beginning professionals and hobbyists. Roasters who want to expand their coffee horizon with new concepts about roasting practices and tasting protocols can bundle Foundations with Intermediate Coffee Roasting.

Students will take the SCA Foundations Roasting exam. Upon completion of course work and passing the exams, students earn 5 points towards the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma.

SCA ROASTING INTERMEDIATE

Master and refine your roasting techniques, learn about the essence of roasted coffee quality, improve your tasting skills and earn certification from the SCA! Interested in roasting? Starting or expanding a roasting operation or seeking employment as a roast master? This course is specifically designed for coffee enthusiasts and professionals who seek expert training from renowned industry specialists.

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Roasting Intermediate (3 day intensive course): takes your coffee roasting skills to the next level. We immerse you in a series of hands-on training exercises and cover these and more topics:

Develop and execute roast profiles

Through tasting understand the impact of color, time, and temperature on the flavor of coffee

Gain an understanding of roasting plant operations, safety, and workflow

Explore environmental and regulatory issues

Execute sample roasting protocols and use sample roasting equipment

Perform cupping evaluations of green coffee & finished products

Undertake important physical measurements for evaluating green and roasted coffees

Develop a hands-on understanding of Rate of Rise (RoR) and roast development time and percentage

Observe and taste sensory and chemical changes of coffee beans during the roasting process;

Implementing protocols for consistency and for continual quality improvement;

On the final day you will take the SCA Intermediate Roasting practical and written exams.

SCA ROASTING PROFESSIONAL

The Professional level is suitable for students pursuing roasting knowledge at a high level. Extensive relevant experience is recommended before attempting this level. Candidates must hold the Intermediate qualification in the module before attempting the professional level. Students completing Roasting Professional and passing the written and practical exams earn 25 points towards the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma.

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Specific areas of expertise covered include:

Ability to control and match color within specific time limits.

Identify by visual assessment different roast colors.

Identify by sensory analysis different roasting profiles of the same color with varying development time and rate of change by using the official SCA roasting evaluation form.

The course provides detailed hands-on experience, theory, and expertise for roasting professionals. We keep class sizes appropriately small to allow for ample one-one-one interaction with the lead-trainers. This course is also designed for current coffee roasting professionals who wish to become SCA certified at the highest level. Marcus Young and Willem Boot will personally share many valuable roasting tips using their extensive track record and professional expertise. The fee represents savings of more than $400 if these course elements are purchased individually.

The course provides a solid introduction to the roasting profession, both from a theoretical as well as from a practical point of view. We allow for sufficient one-one-one interaction with the lead-trainers. This course is also designed for aspiring coffee professionals who wish to become SCA certified. Marcus Young and Willem Boot will personally share many valuable roasting tips using their extensive track record and professional expertise. The fee represents savings of more than $400 if these course elements are purchased individually.